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Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced
Summary
Creates a presidential task force to evaluate whether a U.S. collective security agreement with Indo‑Pacific partners would deter aggression by China and North Korea. The task force would analyze regional security conditions and possible terms for a collective-security arrangement, then deliver recommendations to Congress.
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- U.S. foreign policy and national security officials: Would be chaired by the Secretary of State and include the Secretaries of Defense, Treasury, Commerce, the Director of National Intelligence, and relevant assistant secretaries to produce a coordinated analysis.
- Indo‑Pacific allies and partners: The task force may consider countries such as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, and India when assessing who could join a collective security arrangement.
- Congress and planning: The Secretary of State would submit a report within 1 year after the task force is established that contains the Task Forces analysis and any recommended terms for a collective security agreement.
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New Indo-Pacific security task force
If enacted, the President would set up a task force within 180 days. The Secretary of State would chair it, with Defense, Treasury, Commerce, and intelligence leaders as members. It would study China, North Korea, and Indo‑Pacific security, and whether a U.S. defense pact with allies (such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, New Zealand, and India) could deter aggression. Within 1 year of being set up, the Secretary of State would send the findings and any recommendations to the House and Senate foreign affairs and armed services committees. This would not directly change household taxes or benefits, but it could shape future security policy.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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